MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR HANGING FIXTURE AND RELATED INSTALLATION METHOD
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1. A lighting fixture configured to attach to an overhead structure, comprising:
- a structural frame configured to house and support at least one light producing element;
a mounting assembly for attaching the frame to the overhead structure, the mounting assembly including;
a first member configured to be coupled to the overhead structure, the first member having a base with an opening provided therein; and
a second member configured to be coupled to the fixture, the second member having a body and an catch extending from the body;
wherein the catch is configured to engage the opening to pivotally connect the second member to the first member, such that the base is substantially parallel to the body.
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Abstract
A mounting assembly for attaching a lighting fixture to an overhead structure. The mounting assembly includes at least a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to be coupled to the overhead structure and includes a base with an opening provided therein. The second member is configured to be coupled to the fixture and includes a body and an catch extending from the body. The catch is configured to engage the opening to pivotally connect the second member to the first member, such that the base is substantially parallel to the body.
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21 Claims
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1. A lighting fixture configured to attach to an overhead structure, comprising:
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a structural frame configured to house and support at least one light producing element; a mounting assembly for attaching the frame to the overhead structure, the mounting assembly including; a first member configured to be coupled to the overhead structure, the first member having a base with an opening provided therein; and a second member configured to be coupled to the fixture, the second member having a body and an catch extending from the body; wherein the catch is configured to engage the opening to pivotally connect the second member to the first member, such that the base is substantially parallel to the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mounting assembly for attaching a lighting fixture to an overhead structure, comprising:
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a first member configured to be coupled to the overhead structure, the first member having a base with an opening provided therein; and a second member configured to be coupled to the fixture, the second member having a body and an catch extending from the body; wherein the catch is configured to engage the opening to pivotally connect the second member to the first member, such that the base is substantially parallel to the body. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for mounting a lighting fixture to an overhead structure comprising:
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mounting a lower member to a frame of the lighting fixture; mounting an upper member to a section of the overhead structure; and operatively connecting the lower member to the upper member, the upper member having a base with an opening therein, the lower member having an catch that passes through the opening in the upper member and engages an edge of the base, such that the edge pivotally supports the catch. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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